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Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?

As investigators probe the Air India Boeing 787 crash, details of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder's careers and training are under scrutiny. Sabharwal, 56, was highly experienced with over 15,000 flying hours, while Kunder, 32, had accumulated over 3,400 hours. The final report is expected to be…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Tata, Airbus conduct first test flight of maiden 'Made in India' C295 military transport aircraft

India's first Airbus C295 military transport aircraft, manufactured in Vadodara, has successfully completed its initial test flight. This marks a significant step towards delivering 40 such aircraft to the Indian Air Force this year. The programme signifies a new era in India's defence manufacturing capabilities, with private sector involvement and…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

Airbus-led consortium to launch German-backed fighter jet project after FCAS collapse

An Airbus-led alliance of eight defence firms will launch Team Gen 6 in Berlin, a German-backed sixth-generation fighter jet project intended to replace the collapsed Franco-German-Spanish FCAS programme, AFP reports.

Euronews · Jun 10

Why the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project failed

Planned as Europe's biggest joint defence project, FCAS has been abandoned after French and German companies failed to resolve years of disputes, despite repeated political intervention.

Euronews · Jun 9

SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loan

SpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and restricted airspace. The airline acknowledged payment delays, stating they are disbursed in a phased manner. Pilots report significant financial challenges due to the ongoing pay disruptions.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

China's C919 jet poised to tackle ageing domestic fleet

China's massive civil aviation fleet is ageing faster than planes are being replaced, threatening to saddle airlines with higher costs, but orders for home-grown C919 jets could help stem the tide, according to the head of north Asia for the International Air Transport Association (Iata).

Bangkok Post · Jun 9

France and Germany abandon joint fighter jet project as companies unable to reach agreement

The project was seen as a key test of European efforts to work more closely on defence as they seek to present a united front in the face of a hostile Russia at a time of souring ties with the United States.

Euronews · Jun 9

Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme

France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring…

France 24 · Jun 8

France and Germany abandon joint project to build European fighter jet

Paris and Berlin conclude firms involved unable to agree on way forward in blow to Europe’s common defence push

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

One Dreamliner leaves, six routes go dark, but IndiGo unveils 'bigger' FY30 ambitions

IndiGo unveiled an ambitious plan to nearly double its scale by FY30, targeting 200 million passengers annually. The airline will focus on international expansion, long-haul operations with new aircraft, premium travel offerings, and growing cargo and ancillary revenues to become a global aviation player.

The Economic Times · Jun 8